Winter at Clifton Gorge: Darnell’s historic leap e…
By Jeff Louderback Some believe it was the legendary Daniel Boone. Oth…
Ohio Destinations
Winter at Clifton Gorge: Darnell’s historic leap etched in history
By Jeff Louderback Some believe it was the legendary Daniel Boone. Others say it was the burly and seemingly mythical in stature Simon Kenton, who stood 6-foot-6. Yet most historians agree that a young, brash Kentuckian named Cornelius Darnell accomplished the feat that appears impossible today. It’s unclear who made that daring leap across Clifton […]
Autumn at Clifton Gorge: Darnell’s historic leap etched in history
Note: Clifton Gorge is one of the most scenic nature preserves in the Midwest, and any season is a perfect season to venture along the trails and learn about the history that took place there. By Jeff Louderback Some believe it was the legendary Daniel Boone. Others say it was the burly and seemingly mythical […]
Ohio Communities
Show your patriotism and launch an Avenue of Flags in your Ohio community
Centerville and Washington Township become a community of flags five times every year, courtesy of the Centerville Noon Optimist’s ”Avenue of Flags” program. This is a program that you can create in your own community. On five flag holidays (Memorial Day, Flag Day, July 4th, Labor Day, and Veterans Day) club volunteers place 3-foot-by-5-foot American […]
Small Business/Entrepreneurs
Grove City mothers/entrepreneurs launch The Freedom School to bring back traditional curriculum, conditions
By Jeff Louderback When the onset of coronavirus-related mandates and restrictions impacted their local school district, Grove City moms Ashley Feltz and Kelli Martindale were motivated to take action. The two friends, who are also small business owners, hatched an idea cultivated from a conversation. “We thought about getting a group of families, hiring a […]
Steve & Tammy’s Tavern on Byers debuts new branding
Editor’s Note: Steve & Tammy’s Tavern on Byers is among the several restaurants and taverns where Five & Jive: Happy Hour With A Purpose gathers to support businesses who honor and respect mask exemptions. By Jeff Louderback To better reflect its niche as a restaurant, pub and live music destination, OinkADoodleMoo & Brew has completed […]
Centerville Salt Room Helps Relieve Respiratory Ailments With Halotherapy
By Jeff Louderback Comfortably reclined in a zero gravity chair in a dimly lit room with salt blocks on the wall, salt on the floor and the soft harmony of gentle music emanating from the speakers, guests at The Centerville Salt Room Halotherapy and Massage are treated to an experience that combines elements of the […]
Liberty-minded Little River Bar & Grill draws crowds from across the state
Editor’s Note: All In Ohio writes and publishes profiles about liberty-minded small business owners across the state. On a recent warm and sunny Saturday, Little River Bar & Grill bustles with activity. A band entertains an enthusiastic audience in the Beer Garden while families shoot pool and play darts in the game room. The seats […]
Josh’s Handy 4 Hire is a patriot-owned, husband-and-wife business rooted in trust
Editor’s Note: All In Ohio writes and publishes profiles about liberty-minded small business owners across the state. Before and after photos captivate Josh Kreitzer’s attention, especially when those images illustrate his finished projects. A skilled craftsman with a manufacturing background, Josh is passionate about transforming an outdated home or a blank canvas into an impressive […]
Ohio Personalities
Grove City mothers/entrepreneurs launch The Freedom School to bring back traditional curriculum, conditions
By Jeff Louderback When the onset of coronavirus-related mandates and restrictions impacted their local school district, Grove City moms Ashley Feltz and Kelli Martindale were motivated to take action. The two friends, who are also small business owners, hatched an idea cultivated from a conversation. “We thought about getting a group of families, hiring a […]
AAOK Club Promotes a Culture of Kindness One Gesture At a Time
By Jeff Louderback It was a humid summer afternoon, Anne Sheehan recalls—the type of sultry day on which the heat seems to smother you even during a short walk. That is the moment when the retired grandmother saw firsthand just how meaningful the red-and-white business card that promotes a culture of kindness can be. “I […]
Empathy Through Autism: The Nurse Family
By Jeff Louderback This is a year of milestones for Michael and Julie Nurse. In January, they moved to Washington Township from the familiar surroundings of Buffalo, where they had called home since 2002. Michael’s career brought the family here, and he was authoring a new chapter, too. A longtime TV station executive, he led […]
Ohio History
Winter at Clifton Gorge: Darnell’s historic leap etched in history
By Jeff Louderback Some believe it was the legendary Daniel Boone. Others say it was the burly and seemingly mythical in stature Simon Kenton, who stood 6-foot-6. Yet most historians agree that a young, brash Kentuckian named Cornelius Darnell accomplished the feat that appears impossible today. It’s unclear who made that daring leap across Clifton […]
“When the clocks stopped around 4:40” – Memories of the ’74 Xenia tornado remain vivid for a thought-provoking reason
By Jeff Louderback On an early spring Wednesday afternoon 47 years ago, time stood still and life was forever impacted in my hometown of Xenia, Ohio. April 3, 1974. Those of us who lived in Xenia and are old enough to remember vividly recall where we were when the clocks stopped around 4:40 p.m. That […]